War Hurts

My view of war.

 

 

 

I weep for the pain,

the suffering of the people.

I stand amazed, silent,

numb with grief.

Oh, that my eyes,

were a fountain of tears.

I would cry,

day and night,

For the pain

of the people.

My grief is beyond healing,

My heart is broken.

Listen to the weeping,

Of the innocent.

War hurts and touches,

Both sides.

Not just

One.

 

 

Reviews

[Phill Oz O'fee]

In this world where disputes arise over issues such as territory, sovereignty, resource, or ideology, and if a peaceable resolution fails, is not sought, or is thwarted, war often results.

Your composition encapsulates the essence of truth, in the realisation, that war is a lose/lose scenario!

An emotional and poignant write! Thank you for the reminder.

God's Blessing
Phillozofee

[Vanessa Whiteley]

This is a very moving poem simply stated. The shape and short lines work really well.

I weep for the pain,
the suffering of the people.

And yes war hurts both sides, albeit, the loss of life in recent conflicts hasn't been equal. General Tommy Franks stated that 'We don't do body counts' which is the reason that the data base Iraq Body Count was set up. http://www.iraqbodycount.org/ The count encompasses non-combatants killed by military or paramilitary action and the breakdown in civil security following the invasion. To date the documented figure of civilian deaths is 81,467 � 88,933. And a great many of these will be children.

[GentleGenille]

Thank you Norma for this simple yet heartwrenching piece. Love it! wonderful write. You a truly a blessing..and it shows in your poetry.

[Emily B]

The simplicity of your words does the sentiment full justice. A very nice write.

[Angelheaded Hipster]

If only the governments on both sides would sit up and take notice of the words right here....this is a universal write.....there is something to be said about loss on both sides....I bet neither country cares, nor thinks about it.

[Sea Dreams ~marina~]

Nice anti-war campaign. It's not about right and wrong. We simply forget that everyone is human and war affects everyone. Nicely done.
- M

[Pema Dorje]

Oh, a compassionate plaint with so much feeling ... we are all connected to what happens here on our little Planet, and you show that here with this well stated Poem... writeous write Norma

[Robert Luna]

I have a shirt that I wear quite often. With a picture of Jesus on it and under him it say "War Hurts". That is such a true statement. War effect everyone in some way. Which in itself is a sad reality. This is another wonderful piece. I appreciate you sending this my way.


Great Job!!!!

[Llysofar]

thank you {{{}}}

[James K. Blaylock]

This is so very true; and sadly painful. Another heartfelt write.

[Brentley]

Wow the emotions in this are amazing. You did a really great job of conveying these ideas here. I like it a lot.